Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 26 Mar 1996

Vol. 463 No. 3

Written Answers. - Irish Steel Aid Package.

Ned O'Keeffe

Question:

342 Mr. E. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the progress, if any, that has been made in having payment under the readaption aid package made to 210 former Irish Steel employees; and whether this payment will be made to all employees made redundant since 1982 from Irish Steel. [6554/96]

Minister for Enterprise and Employment (Mr. R. Bruton)

I refer the Deputy to the comprehensive reply I gave to him in the House on Tuesday, 27 February 1996 (Official Report Volume 462 No. 2, Col 442-444). The situation outlined in that reply represents the up-to-date position concerning this matter.